Variation Selector 3
Copy and paste the variation selector 3 symbol ︂ (U+FE02) instantly. Part of the Variation Selectors Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Variation Selector 3
- Unicode Block
- Variation Selectors
- Code Point
- U+FE02
The Variation Selector 3 (︂) is a Unicode character assigned to the Variation Selectors block at code point U+FE02. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The variation selector 3 symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ︂ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
︂in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FE02with the content property
Understanding Variation Selector 3
Assigned to code point U+FE02, the variation selector 3 (︂) serves a precise role within the Variation Selectors block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value FE02 places this character at decimal position 65026 in the Unicode table. This position within the Variation Selectors range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \FE02 is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{FE02} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "variation selector," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.